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How Humans and Computers Interact | The Basics of HCI

What exactly is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and why does it matter more than ever today? In this episode of HCI Explained, we unpack the field of HCI — the study of how people interact with computers and how to design those systems to be intuitive, effective, and even delightful. You'll learn the four core principles that shape every good interface: 🧠 User-Centered Design – Involving users from start to finish 🌀 Mental Models – Designing with the user’s expectations in mind 🔒 Affordances & Constraints – Making actions obvious and errors preventable ✨ Usability – Ensuring systems are easy to learn, efficient to use, and satisfying We also explore how User Experience (UX) extends beyond functionality to include emotion, aesthetics, accessibility, and engagement. Discover how bad UX can frustrate users—and how great design builds trust, loyalty, and even joy. Then, we dive into how AI and emerging tech like gesture control, voice recognition, AR/VR, and brain-computer interfaces are reshaping interaction itself. You'll see how interfaces are now adapting to you, and not the other way around. Finally, we reflect on the ethical challenges in designing these systems—issues like bias, privacy, and accountability—and why human-centered AI is crucial for a future where tech empowers people. Packed with real-world examples—from Google and Spotify to Uber and beyond—this episode is your essential guide to understanding how we shape technology, and how it shapes us.